Sam is a 37 year old man who was first diagnosed with schizophrenia over 15 years ago. His life expectancy is likely to be shorter than same age peers due to

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Sam's use of illicit drugs can have a negative impact on his health and decrease his life expectancy. While medication for schizophrenia may have side effects, it is not the primary reason for a reduced life expectancy. While some research has suggested that there may be brain changes associated with schizophrenia, it is not yet clear if this directly leads to a shortened life span.

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